Author	Thread: 'thorn' in the flesh...
eddieth4 View Profile History	'thorn' in the flesh... Posted : 26 Aug, 2010 10:47 PM So I seem to have what appears may be a 'thorn in my flesh'...and it is chronic lateness.... I know many may right away just be thinking I'm simply irresponsible...or lack respect and appreciation for other people's time, and I can understand that reflex assumption...I would probably respond in like were the tables turned! Nevertheless...this is a issue I've had since my early elementary school years.... I have tried, it seems, any and EVERYthing I could think of to discontinue the habit without hardly any success!!!!! The apostle Paul stated at 2Corinthians 12:7-10 that the reasons God allowed Satan to continue afflicting him with this hardship was to keep Paul from becoming conceited and as a tool through which God could show His power! I definitely worry that were this 'thorn in my flesh' removed...I would think much more of myself than is appropriate in God's eyes.... I still wonder though, due to the other VERY negative side effects of this lateness om my life...whether it actually is a thorn in my fesh that will remain regardess of my efforts or something I simply haven't found away yet to master.... I guess that is the question I pose to my brothers and sisters in the Faith. Everyone have blessed day! :-) Post Reply
View Profile History	'thorn' in the flesh... Posted : 28 Aug, 2010 04:51 PM I find it interesting that those who wish to discredit others often do so to the detriment of their own character. Often the case is that they actually have no character to do any detriment to since it is already so shabbily clothed in the garments of deception. One might assume they are rather a poser than an impostor. It causes me to think often of those hypocrites called the Pharisees. Perhaps it is best to either take off the mask or admit the true source of your insolent behavior Mr Row. I believe it would be to your benefit to stick to the topic rather than make personal attacks on those who are actually commenting on the subject and in PJ's case I'd say he did just that and did so rather well. I would much rather read what you have to say regarding the topic of the thread. Thunder Post Reply
DontHitThatMark View Profile History	'thorn' in the flesh... Posted : 28 Aug, 2010 05:11 PM Yup, that sounds like a good idea, start planning to be early. That way even if you're late for being early you'll end up on time!:laugh: :peace::peace: Post Reply
hubbarddebra99 View Profile History	'thorn' in the flesh... Posted : 30 Aug, 2010 07:37 AM eddie, boy do i understand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i literarly Hate the clock, use to be late a lot , and still am sometimes. pray about it, and then just bite the bullet, and Make youself! set the alarm earlyer, keep the tv/computer off when getting ready, don't stop to read paper, and have clothes already ready. hope this helps Debby Post Reply

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